English Emphasis

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The suggested schedule below includes required DTA courses with an emphasis in English. Student schedule may vary based on entry point, credit load, and prerequisites. Consult with department chair or SVC counselor for scheduling options.

The two-year suggested schedule below is provided as only a guide for a traditional full-time student whose goal is the Associate of Arts Direct Transfer Agreement, AA-DTA . Frequent course offerings allow for individualized schedules that will ensure all student degree objectives are met.

Note: An ampersand (&) designates Common Course Numbering.

First Year

1st Quarter

CSS 103 - First Quarter Experience (2)
ENGL& 101 - English Composition I (5)
PE 100 - Wellness For Life (1)
PE Activity (1)
Social Science (5) preferably in Learning Community format:
Suggested: HIST& 148 or PSYC& 100 . Discuss specific course requirements with an SVC advisor. Students are responsible for checking specific major requirements of baccalaureate institutions.

Total Hours: 14

2nd Quarter

CMST& 210 - Interpersonal Communication: D (5) Or CMST& 220
ENGL 202 - Introduction to Literature: D (5)
MATH& 107 - Math in Society (5) Or MATH& 146
PE Activity (1)

Total Hours: 16

3rd Quarter

ENGL& 102 - Composition II (5)
ENGL& 112 - Intro to Fiction: D (5) Or ENGL& 113 Or ENGL 202
Natural Science course (5) with lab, preferably in Learning Community format:
Suggested: BIOL& 100 , BIOL 127 , EASC 110 , GEOL& 110 , GEOL& 208 . Discuss specific course requirements with an SVC advisor. Students are responsible for checking specific major requirements of baccalaureate institutions.

Total Hours: 15

Second Year

4th Quarter

ENGL& 236 - Creative Writing I (5) Or ENGL 250 Or ENGL 283
Social Sciences course (5), preferably in Learning Community format:
Suggested: SOC& 101 , SOC 112 , SOC& 201 or SOC 204 . Discuss specific course requirements with an SVC advisor. Students are responsible for checking specific major requirements of baccalaureate institutions.
Humanities course (5), preferably in Learning Community format:
Suggested: ART& 100 , DRMA 133 or World Language 121. Discuss specific course requirements with an SVC advisor. Students are responsible for checking specific major requirements of baccalaureate institutions.

Total Hours: 15

5th Quarter

ENGL 239 - Introduction to U.S. Latino Literature: D (5) Or ENGL& 254
Natural Sciences course (5), with lab, preferably in Learning Community format:
Suggested: BIOL& 100 , BIOL 127 , EASC 110 , GEOL& 110 or GEOL& 208 . Discuss specific course requirements with an SVC advisor. Students are responsible for checking specific major requirements of baccalaureate institutions.
Social Sciences course (5), preferably in Learning Community format:
Suggested: HIST& 215 , HIST 242 , POLS 200 , POLS& 202 or World Language 122. Discuss specific course requirements with an SVC advisor. Students are responsible for checking specific major requirements of baccalaureate institutions.

Total Hours: 15

6th Quarter

ENGL& 113 - Intro to Poetry: D (5) Or ENGL& 236 (ENGL may not be repeated)
ENGL 115 - Introduction to Film: D (5) Or ENGL 120 Or ENGL& 220
Natural Sciences course (5), with lab, preferably in Learning Community format:
Suggested:BIOL& 100 , BIOL 127 , EASC 110 , GEOL& 110 or GEOL& 208 . Discuss specific course requirements with an SVC advisor. Students are responsible for checking specific major requirements of baccalaureate institutions.